Obituaries

Donna K. Harrison

Donna K. Harrison

Jun 2, 2024

Donna K. Harrison, 71, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.

She was born February 26, 1953, in Clinton, a daughter of the late Donald F. and Florence W. (Huddleston) Gassen. She was married to Dale Harrison who preceded her in death on August 20, 2010.

Donna grew up in Warrensburg and attended Warrensburg High...

Melissa E. Tobin

Melissa E. Tobin

May 31, 2024

Melissa Elizabeth (Bacon) Tobin, 34, passed away on May 31, 2024. Survived by her parents, Patty Bacon and Kevin Fisher; two daughters, Isabella PerezGonzalez and Alyssa PerezGonzalez; and two brothers, Brandon Fisher and Jonathan Lefevers.Preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Becky Bacon; one daughter, Natalia Nicole Bacon; and three brothers. Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home.

Ingrid Lisseth Velasquez Martinez

Ingrid Lisseth Velasquez Martinez

May 31, 2024

Ingrid Lisseth Velásquez Martínez, 55 años, de Marshall, falleció el viernes 31 de mayo de 2024 en el Centro Viviente.

Nació el 7 de julio de 1968 en Los Jiotes, El Salvador, hija del fallecido Miguel Ángel Castro y María Petrona Martínez.

Estaba casada con Ramón Velásquez y tenía cuatro hermosos hijos, Vanessa, Brian, Kevin y Miguel. Tenía una hermana increíble y...

Danny W. Williams

Danny W. Williams

May 31, 2024

Danny Wayne Williams, 71, of Green Ridge, MO, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.

He was born December 5, 1952, in Kennett, MO, son of Doyen J.B. and Bessie Mae (Starnes) Williams.

On August 11, 2000, in Sedalia, MO, he was married to Debra M. (Peterman) Rowe.

In earlier years, Dan was well known in the lumber...

Dennis William Sattler

Dennis William Sattler

May 30, 2024

Dennis William Sattler, 77, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born June 29, 1946, in Chicago, IL, a son of the late William Leroy and Delores June (Finley) Sattler.

Dennis was an over the road truck driver. He owned and operated his own truck for 38 years.

Survivors include two children, Deneen Zillmer, of...

Charlene L. Brown

Charlene L. Brown

May 28, 2024

Charlene LaVonne “Charlee” Brown, 88, of Sedalia, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.

She was born January 20, 1936, in Sedalia, daughter of Charles Milton and Willa Zelda (Payne) Laudenberger.

She was married to Mitcheal Brown and he preceded her in death in 2003.

Charlee was a high school English, journalism, and business teacher, with most of...

Carolyn Kay Tyler

Carolyn Kay Tyler

May 24, 2024

Carolyn Kay Tyler, 81, of Sedalia passed away Friday, May 24, 2024.  She was born September 14, 1942, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Roy and Fern Snow.

Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Manzanola High School in Colorado, a 1974 graduate of Otero Junior College in Colorado. Carolyn retired as Mid-West Regional Director of OATS, Inc. She previously worked as a...

Oscar Andres Marcos

Oscar Andres Marcos

May 21, 2024

Oscar Andres Marcos, 25 days, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

He was born April 27, 2024, in Sedalia, son of Christopher Marcos and Yasmin Alejo.

Oscar was a calm baby. He smiled when he was talked to, and his smiles brightened the days of everyone that knew him.

He is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Mayra...

Bobby Dean Rader, Jr.

Bobby Dean Rader, Jr.

May 19, 2024

Bobby Dean Rader, Jr. 65, of Sweet Springs, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at EW Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia.  He was born December 3, 1958 the only child of Bobby and Barbara (DeMoss) Rader.  On October 4, 2010 in Arkansas he married Teresa Iliff who survives of the home.  Bobby honorably served in the United States...

Betty J. Bale

Betty J. Bale

May 16, 2024

Betty Jean Bale, 91, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center.

She was born August 22, 1932, in Sedalia, daughter of Antone Andy and Mattie Ann (Wheeler) Schick.

Betty enjoyed woodworking and was known around Sedalia for her yard art, which featured a little boy peeing in the presence of a surprised little girl. She...

Deborah Sue Keele

Deborah Sue Keele

May 15, 2024

Deborah Sue “Debbie” Keele, 73, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Boulder, CO.

She was born December 16, 1950, in Sedalia, a daughter of the late T.H. and Virginia (Johnson) Gibson. In 1968, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Sedalia, she married Donald Lee Keele who preceded her in death on October 27, 2012.

Debbie was raised in LaMonte and...

Sherry Lynn Vandevelde

Sherry Lynn Vandevelde

May 12, 2024

Sherry Lynn Vandevelde, 58, of Sedalia, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her home.

She was born on February 21, 1966, in Hayward, CA, a daughter of Wayne Henry and Ivadale Gypsylena (Keefer) Olson. On September 3, 1993, in Olathe, KS, she married Marvin Vandevelde who survives of the home. 

Sherry earned her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development. In her...

Margarete B. Evans

Margarete B. Evans

May 10, 2024

Margarete Barbara “Margie” Evans, 67, of Sedalia, passed away at her home Friday, May 10, 2024.

She was born August 29, 1956, in Regensburg, Germany, a daughter of the late William Richard and Margarete (Stoiber) Keele. On December 31, 1990, in Sedalia, she married William Eugene Evans, who survives of the home.

Margie was a 1974 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She...

Sally A. McConnell

Sally A. McConnell

May 5, 2024

Sally Ann McConnell, 70, of Hughesville, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home.

She was born October 2, 1953, in Davenport, IA, daughter of Lorando “Bus” and Virginia (Bell) Brown.

On November 29, 1996, in Hughesville, she was united in marriage to Earl “George” McConnell, who preceded her in death on January 20, 2023.

Sally earned a Bachelor of Science and...

Paul M. Evans

Paul M. Evans

May 2, 2024

Paul M. Evans, 72, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.

He was born February 3,1952, in Sandwich, IL, son of the late John R. and Gertrude W. (Roth) Evans.

Paul joined the US Army in the Vietnam era, serving his country honorably as an Army tank driver from 1970-1973. After he was discharged...

Della Lucille Waterfield

Della Lucille Waterfield

Apr 28, 2024

Della Lucille Waterfield, 90, of Sedalia, died on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Loving Arms Memory Care in Sedalia, MO.  She was born in Sedalia on January 23, 1934, the daughter of Leo and Elsie (Coffman) Schrader.  Della and Donald Waterfield were united in marriage on September 17, 1951.  Donald preceded Della in death in 2001.  Della was raised in...

Stormy Michelle Coburn

Stormy Michelle Coburn

Apr 27, 2024

Stormy Michelle Coburn, 46, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO.  She was born on September 12, 1977 in Sedalia, a daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Roark) Moon.  One of the things Stormy enjoyed doing was chasing storms. Survivors include two children, John Michael Morrison of Marshall, MO, Erin Nicole Pfeiffer of La...

Juana Rubio Leon

Juana Rubio Leon

Apr 25, 2024

Juana Rubio Leon, of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 27, 1988, in Michoacan, Mexico, she was the daughter of J. Trinidad Rubio Mercado and Carolina Leon Lazaro. On July 1, 2023, she married Gonzalo Lucas, with whom she shared her life's journey.Juana found joy...

Donnie Lee Booth

Donnie Lee Booth

Apr 24, 2024

Donnie Lee Booth, 86, of Sedalia, passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia.  He was born on February 6, 1938, in Mt. Moriah, MO a son of Garland and Deloris (Morris) Booth.  Donnie also had two brothers Chip and Bill.  On June 12, 1964, he married Sharon Kay Pratt.Donnie honorably served in the United...

Alice Marie Wenner

Alice Marie Wenner

Apr 23, 2024

Alice Marie Wenner, 84, of Sedalia, passed away, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born March 13, 1940, in Lee’s Summit, daughter of the late Lewis F. and Arawana (Branstetter) Rice. On November 7, 1959, at Sacred Heart Church, Sedalia, she married Charles Austin Wenner, who preceded her in death on January 19, 2016.

Alice was a 1958 graduate...

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